Constitution and Preamble

What is the introduction to the Constitution called? 

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Preamble

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CCSS.RI.3.5

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According to the Preamble, where does the authority of the federal government come from? 

• Electoral College

• the states

• the people

• the President

In the Preamble, what does it mean when it says, "We the people..."?

• The constitution was written for all the people of the United States.

• The constitution was only written for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention.

• Referring to "the people" who authored the constitution.

• The people of Massachusetts.

Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "We should have a military to protect us!"

• common defense

• domestic tranquility

• perfect union

• liberty

Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "We have FREEDOM, and it can't be taken away!"

• liberty

• common defense

• domestic tranquility

• general welfare

Where in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea of, "fairness?" (p. 14)

• General Welfare

• Domestic Tranquility

• Justice

• Common Defense

Where in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea of, "peace in our country?" (p. 14)

• Justice

• Common Defense

• General Welfare

• Domestic Tranquility

The Preamble lists the __________ of the United States Constitution. (p. 14)

• Grievances

• Unalienable Rights

• Purposes

• Weaknesses

The Articles of Conderation created a ______central government. 

• Weak

• Strong

• Stable

• Big

This setup 3 branches of government, a Senate, and a House of Representatives

• Articles of Confederation

• Three-Fifths Compromise 

• New Jersey Plan

• The Great Compromise